Brandywine Red Maple
Acer rubrum ‘Brandywine’Brandywine Red Maple is a fast-growing native shade tree prized for its exceptional fall color, symmetrical branching, and dependable landscape performance. Throughout the growing season, its glossy green foliage creates a dense canopy of shade before transforming into brilliant shades of scarlet, crimson, and reddish-purple in autumn. As a male selection, it does not produce seeds.
Its upright oval form and strong branch structure make it an outstanding specimen tree for lawns, streetscapes, and parks. The attractive canopy provides welcome shade during the summer months, while the vibrant fall foliage delivers one of the longest-lasting color displays among red maple cultivars.
Typically growing 35 to 50 feet tall and 25 to 40 feet wide, Brandywine develops into a stately shade tree that fits comfortably into many residential landscapes. Its adaptability, vigorous growth, and outstanding fall performance have made it a favorite among homeowners and landscape professionals alike.
This tree thrives in full sun to partial sun and adapts to a wide range of soil types, including clay and periodically wet soils. Once established, it tolerates heat, humidity, and urban growing conditions while maintaining excellent vigor.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full sun to partial sun for the best growth and fall color.
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but adapts to a variety of soil conditions.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment and during prolonged dry periods.
Fertilizing: Fertilization is rarely needed in healthy soils. Apply compost in spring if desired.
Pruning: Prune in late summer or early fall to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Spacing: Space trees 25–40 feet apart for mature growth.
Maintenance: Mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and protect the trunk from mower damage.
Its dependable growth, brilliant autumn color, and seedless habit make Brandywine Red Maple an exceptional choice for adding shade and four-season beauty to the landscape.
